Summit Ridge Community Association

The Challenge

A multi-building residential community managed on behalf of its homeowners had roofs reaching the end of their serviceable life, and leaks were appearing in multiple locations across the property.

Replacement was only part of the equation. Any new roof had to comply with California’s current Title 24 energy-efficiency requirements, which set specific standards for insulation and roof reflectivity on replaced roofs.

The 41 buildings and more than 144,000 square feet of roof area made this a major capital investment for the association, which required this project to be a multi-phase, multi-year project. With so many individual roofs, each with its own details, penetrations, and conditions, the board and its designer needed a system and a contractor they could trust to perform consistently across every building, on budget, while homeowners continued to occupy their homes.

Our Solution

Early in the process, the HOA and its designer were weighing several different roof systems. Rather than push a single answer, Fidelity proposed a more measured approach: complete four prototype buildings first, allowing the board to see the system installed, allow our team to uncover the unforeseen conditions that only reveal themselves once the old roof comes off, and provide clearer insight to everyone for budgeting the remainder of the project.

Based on that experience, Fidelity recommended a Duro-Last PVC single-ply roofing system as the right long-term fit for Summit Ridge. Duro-Last membranes are custom-prefabricated to each roof’s dimensions, with many corners, curbs, and penetration details built in a controlled factory setting before they ever reach the job site. On a community with dozens of roofs and many different details, that means fewer field seams, more consistent detailing from building to building, and a watertight system.

The full assembly was specified to meet Title 24. Coated-glass-faced tapered polyisocyanurate insulation provides the thermal performance the code requires while building slope into the roof to move water toward the drains. A ¼-inch DensDeck roof board added a durable, stable surface beneath the membrane, and the white 60-mil Duro-Last PVC membrane delivered the high reflectivity that keeps roof surfaces cooler and supports energy savings for the homes below.

Project Execution

Following the prototype phase, Fidelity Roof Company carried out the remaining roof replacements in phases over approximately three years, with a 12-person Fidelity crew working through the community building by building. A phased approach keeps the work manageable for residents, allows each roof to be completed and made watertight before the crew moves on, and gives the board predictable milestones to track against the budget.

On each building, the crew removed the existing roof layers down to the deck, allowing a full inspection of substrate conditions before any new materials went down. Our team then installed the tapered polyiso insulation, the ¼-inch DensDeck roof board, and the prefabricated Duro-Last PVC membrane, with seams heat-welded to create a continuous, monolithic surface.

Because Summit Ridge is an occupied community, coordination was as important as craftsmanship. Fidelity worked closely with the HOA board, project designer, and property management team to keep communication clear and consistent throughout each phase, so that homeowners knew what to expect and the project stayed aligned with the association’s plan.

The Results

The prototype-first approach gave the Summit Ridge board what it needed most: confidence. The association was able to evaluate the roof system on its own buildings, understand real site conditions before committing to the full scope, and base its decision on performance and actual costs rather than estimates alone.

Each completed building now has a new, Title 24-compliant roof assembly designed for long-term performance. The Duro-Last 20-Year No Dollar Limit warranty covers both materials and labor for repairs of leaks, giving the association long-term protection for its investment. Paired with Fidelity Roof Company’s own 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee, the homeowners have assurance that their roofs were installed the right way and that the company that installed them stands behind the work.